Homebuilders and the Moving Industry confidence highest in 7 years

Cord Moving and Storage headquartered in Saint Louis, MO is reporting that the confidence among the nation’s home builders has reached its highest level since November 2005, according to the National Association of Home Builders which is good news for the relocation industry. Its confidence index has reflected a positive outlook among builders for seven […]

Cord Moving and Storage answers the question why are more Americans not moving

Economists admire Americans for many traits: our profound respect for property rights, our tendency to forgo vacation days, our ingenious methods of mass-producing “food.” Another important attribute is our willingness to move, between houses, between states and across the country. Some economists believe our inborn rootlessness makes the country’s work force more dynamic and strengthens […]

Bloomington Relocation North American Van Lines Aids with Tornado Recovery

The November 17th tornado damage in central Illinois affected a lot of people. While Bloomington, IL was spared a direct hit, some employees of Bloomington Relocation had friends who were directly affected by the storm in Washington, IL. BR has been assisting those friends that were victims of the tornado by helping them move their […]

Cord Moving and Storage is Focused on Recruiting Drivers

Recently the Director of Operations for Cord Moving and Storage headquartered in Saint Louis Mo with branches in Belleville, IL, Dixon MO and Memphis, TN sat down and outlined a very strategic plan on driver recruitment. Mike Scalera a veteran and well respected leader in the moving and storage business shared these key facts: “There […]

Cord Moving and Storage Provides This Month’s Packing and Moving Tips

JEWELRY AND SMALL STUFF: You know how it stinks  to have jewelry get tangled up? For a couple bucks at Wal-Mart (and a little spare time, but it’s worth it)…there are jewelry baggies. These also come in nice if you have furniture with adjustable shelving (usually particle board)….place the shelve support thingies (for a lack […]

Cord Moving Helps Plan Your Move

It’s almost never too early to begin planning your move when possible. An early start can pay off in many ways: you can sort through your belongings at your own pace, for example. Donated used clothing and other household goods can provide a tax deduction, and you can schedule a yard sale at your convenience […]

Cord Moving and Storage Warns the Consumer to Be Alert

Spring is in the air and for sale signs are sprouting up along with crocuses and daffodils, as many families prepare to change residences. Those who decide to relocate may opt to leave the moving to professionals instead of doing it themselves. Be warned though, rogue movers are operating coast to coast, blending into the […]

Driver Shortage Impacts The Moving Industry

Truck drivers are the basic unit of transportation capacity and the glue that holds supply chains together. No container or straight truck or trailer moves without, at some point, a truck driver. Even so, trucking companies, especially truckload carriers and household van lines often have great difficulty finding, hiring and keeping drivers. Nearly every period […]